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Salmon Pink lace Harriet (supplies courtesy of BWear.se)

EN Summary: The last bra sponsored by BWear.se is the Harriet, a Cloth Habit pattern (click here to purchase the pdf pattern). Continue reading for more insight about the supplies used and my construction notes!

EN: For this bra I picked up the same stretch galoon lace as used on the Heather bra (here), but in salmon pink; I also backed it with black sheer cup lining (here) which has enhanced the nice texture of this lace and added a little extra contrast. I opted for black powernet (here) on the back band (aka wings) and a black findings kit (here). The wires for this bra were the regular type (here). The bottom band elastic which came in the kit was wider than required for my Harriet bra size so I added the corresponded bottom band seam allowance width to the pattern, making sure the band was wide enough to accommodate the wider elastic. without overlapping across the cups. Below there are all pieces laid out (I like to display them like this so I know I have everything I need, I don't make any mistakes and know which piece goes where):

EN: For lining the lace I sprayed its wrong side with ODIF 505 (non-permanent spray adhesive) and placed it on top of the sheer cup lining. Then I cut both layers as one. The upper cups edges were reinforced with 1/4" elastic, zigzagged in place so it holds the sheer cup lining in place:

EN: Zigzagging the first passage of the band elastic on the right side of the band, picot edge towards the band, plush side up and the straight edge of the elastic aligned with the edge of the band; a narrow zigzag is stitched right next to the picot edge. Afterwards the band will be trimmed close to the stitches, the elastic will be turned to the inside and top-stitched with a triple-zigzag stitch (stitching with the elastic facing up, so the wrong side of the band is visible this time):

EN: After the other end of the straps has been sewn to the back scoop edge (remember to check closure width first and take care to not twist the straps!), the hook&eye closure is stitched in place and the bra is completed.

EN: The Harriet fits me well and looks great on; I like the extra width of the band with the wider elastic, it makes it even more comfortable in my opinion. As I've mentioned before, sewing a bra is not that difficult but there are some special techniques that need to be mastered and it has its learning curve. Enrolling in a specialized class or workshop and learning from someone who knows her business is the best approach because it will spare you from many mistakes in the beginning.

I hope you have enjoyed this series (see the previous bras here and here) and find the information compiled in these articles useful. Many thanks to BWear.se for sponsoring these articles! Happy sewing to all!

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